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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The youngest spa complex in the Czech Republic is Sanatorium Pálava. It will welcome its first patients this summer

Sanatorium Pálava, the youngest spa complex in the Czech Republic, is set to open this summer and start welcoming its first patients.

Feb 26 • 14:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Garrahan Hospital has begun renewing hospital beds: the participation of porters, nurses, and doctors was key

The Garrahan Hospital in Argentina has started replacing outdated hospital beds with participations from various healthcare workers.

Feb 26 • 12:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

New GLP1 pill helps patients lose up to 8% of body weight, trial shows

A new daily pill called orforglipron shows promise in helping patients lose weight, according to a clinical trial, potentially offering a non-injection alternative to existing GLP-1 medications.

Feb 26 • 11:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The breakthrough that ADHD patients have been waiting for? A new drug is already waiting for approval. Psychiatrist comments

A new ADHD drug called centanafadine is awaiting FDA approval and presents potential changes in treatment options.

Feb 26 • 10:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Many are currently suffering from a disease with a lingering misconception about treatment: 'It’s easier to prescribe unnecessary medication'

Many patients are demanding antibiotics for viral infections, despite the fact that antibiotics are ineffective against viruses, leading to excessive prescriptions and increased antibiotic resistance.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: Getting into medical school is now possible with money, and it may be a good thing for patients

Finland's Education Minister proposed increasing medical school admissions significantly, sparking debate over the adequacy of medical education capacity in relation to real healthcare needs.

Feb 26 • 08:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Medication shortage hits UK as statins and aspirin 'disappear from shelves'

The UK is facing a medication shortage that is affecting commonly used drugs such as statins and aspirin, with warnings from healthcare professionals about the implications for patients.

Feb 26 • 08:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Targeted treatment for the most common leukemia is very effective, but younger patients often cannot access it

A report discusses the effectiveness of targeted treatment for common leukemia in younger patients, who frequently face access issues.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Entity that brings together health plans contests resolution that changes patient spending auditing

The Fenasaúde entity is challenging a resolution from the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) that modifies the auditing of medical procedures for patients in Brazil.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Fungal infection cluster at Sydney hospital linked to deaths of two patients

Health authorities are investigating a cluster of fungal infections at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney associated with the deaths of two patients.

Feb 26 • 05:16 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Two dead after fungal infection outbreak at major Sydney hospital

Two patients have died due to a fungal infection outbreak at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, leading health authorities to investigate the situation.

Feb 26 • 05:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Strong criticism against psychiatry: "Patients are powerless"

A new report reveals significant complaints from psychiatric patients about abuse and inadequate treatment, highlighting their feeling of powerlessness.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Did hundreds of people receive defibrillators unnecessarily? A key motive is emerging

Doctors in Olomouc may have implanted defibrillators in patients who did not need them, motivated by financial incentives from the device manufacturer Biotronik, leading to a police investigation.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Hundreds join support group in wake of claims against gynaecologist

Hundreds of former patients have formed a support group following alarming claims against Melbourne gynaecologist Simon Gordon regarding mishandled treatments for endometriosis.

Feb 26 • 01:57 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

"I see no other way than to transfer individuals from the hospital"

The article discusses the need to transfer patients from hospitals under certain conditions in Iceland.

Feb 26 • 00:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With 20 beds, Hospital PUC-Campinas has 74 complex patients hospitalized in the SUS adult emergency room

Hospital PUC-Campinas is experiencing overcrowding with 74 complex patients in the adult emergency room, far exceeding its capacity of 20 beds.

Feb 26 • 00:11 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Concerns Medicare changes obstruct rural patients' mental health care

Rural Australians express worries that the latest Medicare changes hinder access to necessary mental health treatment through video consultations.

Feb 26 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

CHARTS ⟩ The number of self-referred patients has decreased, but this does not manage the overload in the ER

The number of self-referred patients to emergency services in Estonia has decreased, but there remains significant pressure on emergency departments due to minor health issues not properly directed to general practitioners.

Feb 25 • 22:01 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Don’t spoil the ending: New book stresses dignity for patients, friends and family members facing death

A new book by Harvey Max Chochinov emphasizes the importance of dignity for patients and families confronting death, drawing on his extensive research in palliative care.

Feb 25 • 20:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elderly and people with fibromyalgia will have access to the digital wallet in Gov.pi Citizen

The Piauí Government has launched digital identification services for elderly individuals and fibromyalgia patients through the Gov.pi Citizen app to improve access and convenience.

Feb 25 • 19:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A single daily pill against HIV to replace more complex treatments in patients with resistances

New research suggests that a single daily pill combining two medications may effectively substitute more complex HIV treatments.

Feb 25 • 18:37 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Police Criticism: 'Pure Taxi Transport for Healthcare'

Police in Sweden express concerns over the rising demand for their services to transport psychiatric patients, which they consider an undue burden on their resources.

Feb 25 • 16:17 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The hospital struggles with cancellations: - Does not see healthcare as different from a hair appointment

Patients are increasingly canceling their surgeries at the last minute, contributing to longer waiting lists in hospitals.

Feb 25 • 16:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Youth Declared Brain Dead Donates Organs, Giving New Life to 6 Patients, Family's Courageous Decision

A 19-year-old youth in Bengaluru, declared brain dead, has provided a life-saving gift to six patients through organ donation after his family's courageous decision.

Feb 25 • 15:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

We will survive, but we are often exhausted. This is not often talked about in the office, says the coordinator of a survey on the lives of cancer patients

The article discusses the psychological and emotional challenges faced by cancer patients, particularly those undergoing the 'watch and wait' treatment approach, highlighting their struggle to balance everyday life and the lack of awareness regarding clinical trial opportunities.

Feb 25 • 15:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: Rat appears in HUT room and frightens patients and staff

A rat was spotted in a room at the Hospital de Urgência de Teresina, alarming both staff and patients.

Feb 25 • 15:18 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

IVO after the decision: "They must help the patients move on"

Sweden's health authority IVO has prohibited the Linköping-based company Psykiatrispecialisterna from operating due to health risks posed to patients, emphasizing the company's responsibility to assist them in finding alternative care.

Feb 25 • 14:49 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Last week, 6 flu patients died; since the start of the season – 28

Latvia reports 6 flu-related deaths last week, bringing the total to 28 since the season started, with ongoing circulation of flu viruses in the country.

Feb 25 • 13:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Friedreich's Ataxia. A Rare Disease Difficult to Identify

Friedreich's Ataxia remains underdiagnosed in Poland, with a lack of concrete data on the number of patients suffering from this condition.

Feb 25 • 13:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

They promise a miraculously easy examination for 1300 crowns. A doctor described patients' experiences

A new internet product claiming to measure blood sugar painlessly has been revealed as a scam, as it delivers a basic pulse oximeter instead of a glucose meter.

Feb 25 • 13:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Hospital in Brno has a robotic sidewalk with feedback, helping after injuries and with multiple sclerosis

A Brno hospital has introduced a robotic sidewalk that provides feedback to assist patients recovering from injuries and those suffering from multiple sclerosis.

Feb 25 • 13:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ayahuasca psychedelic DMT shows promise as depression therapy

A study indicates that DMT, a key component of the psychedelic ayahuasca, may effectively reduce depression symptoms in patients.

Feb 25 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

This AI is saving eyes, big news for diabetic patients!

An AI tool that can detect the risk of retinopathy in diabetic patients was introduced at the AI Impact Summit.

Feb 25 • 12:47 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis. Will we take the opportunity to take over the European health flag?

The article discusses the challenges faced by patients in the EU due to disparate health systems across member states, highlighting the significant percentage of patients who do not receive necessary treatments.

Feb 25 • 12:31 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Breakthrough Sickle Cell Gene Therapy a Distant Hope in Africa

A new gene therapy for sickle cell disease, successful in Western nations, remains unaffordable for most patients in Africa as Uganda begins nationwide newborn screening for the disorder.

Feb 25 • 12:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Danish scientists discovered something about colorectal cancer that had been overlooked by everyone

Danish researchers have identified a previously undocumented virus in the gut bacteria of colorectal cancer patients, potentially aiding in earlier cancer detection in the future.

Feb 25 • 11:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Finding Emergency Rooms for Severe Patients, the National Medical Center Situation Room Takes Charge... Still Lacks Fundamental Solutions

The South Korean government has launched a pilot project aimed at improving the transfer system for severe emergency patients to ensure they reach hospitals more efficiently, but critics argue that it is only a temporary fix without addressing underlying issues.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Breast cancer forum in Florianópolis will have free programming open to the public in March

A free breast cancer forum in Florianópolis aims to provide information and resources to healthcare professionals, patients, and the public.

Feb 25 • 10:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The prices of Ozempic and Wegovy will drop by up to half – but not everyone will benefit

Novo Nordisk announced that the prices of popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy will significantly decrease starting in 2027, with Wegovy becoming half as expensive and Ozempic a third less expensive for all patients.

Feb 25 • 09:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Alternative bone cement sourced to avoid delays to patients' surgeries

The NHS has found alternative suppliers of bone cement due to a production halt from its main provider, aiming to prevent surgery delays.

Feb 25 • 08:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

ICU Nurse Reveals Three Sentences Patients Repeat Right Before Death

An ICU nurse shares observations on three phrases commonly repeated by patients in their final moments, highlighting a phenomenon of intuitive awareness of impending death.

Feb 25 • 08:09 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Midwife criticized after home births

A midwife in Skåne is facing criticism for inadequately informing patients about the risks associated with home births.

Feb 25 • 07:48 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The doctor dispels fears about anesthesia: what happens while the patient is asleep

An anesthesiologist outlines the safety and modern practices involved in anesthesia during surgical procedures, aiming to alleviate common fears among patients.

Feb 25 • 07:15 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Stroke patients to receive faster care – Falu hospital pioneers

Falu Hospital in Sweden will become the first in Europe to perform thrombectomies on-site for stroke patients, significantly improving treatment times and patient outcomes.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Truth of the Jaipur SMS Incident: Patients Were Burning, Staff Was Fleeing with Bags

A recent report reveals shocking failures in the system during a fire incident at a major hospital in Rajasthan, where staff ignored warnings from patients' families while fleeing the scene.

Feb 25 • 04:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Increase in Medication Reimbursements Paid by Kela

Reimbursements for medications by Kela rose by 4% to a total of 1.98 billion euros in 2025, driven by more patients using new and expensive medications.

Feb 25 • 04:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The bill vetoed by Katie Hobbs in Arizona to protect migrants receiving treatment in hospitals

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed bill SB1051, which proposed a mandatory mechanism for hospitals to collect information on patients' immigration status, citing federal laws and the functioning of the healthcare system.

Feb 25 • 01:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Emergency Patient ‘Transfer Hospital Search’ Changes from 119 Ambulance to Ministry of Health and Welfare Situational Room

The responsibility of finding hospitals for severe emergency patients will shift from the 119 ambulance service to the Health and Welfare Ministry's Situational Room as part of a pilot project aimed at improving emergency room efficiency.

Feb 25 • 01:27 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Pharmacists say better access needed to home medicines program

Pharmacists in Australia are advocating for increased funding and the removal of limitations on a home medicines review program that helps patients manage their medications and prevent hospital readmissions.

Feb 25 • 01:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

RJ court upholds conviction of former anesthetist for rape during childbirth

The Rio de Janeiro court confirmed the 30-year prison sentence of former anesthetist Giovanni Quintella Bezerra for the rape of two patients during childbirth.

Feb 25 • 00:51 UTC

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